Do you ever wonder if that skinny woman on the subway was just “born that way”? It’s possible—after all, weight is influenced by a lot of factors, including genetics, lifestyle…even how much we fidget. But it’s also possible that she acts like a thin person. There's new research on skinny secrets—habits that can help you get slim and stay slim. (And we're not talking about eating micromeals or crazy exercising.) Here are 4 small actions you can start taking right now that can keep you trim.—Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D.,...

A number of environmental organizations have also advocated taking many fish off the menu. The large fish listed here are just six examples EatingWellem> chose to highlight: popular fish that are both depleted and, in many cases, carry higher levels of mercury and PCBs. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has also posted health advisories on some of these fish at edf.org. 1. Bluefin Tuna In December 2009 the World Wildlife Fund put the bluefin tuna on its “10 for 2010” list of threatened species, alongside the...

A number of environmental organizations have created lists that help identify fish that are sustainable and those that are not. Seafood Watch, the program run by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, has combined data from leading health organizations and environmental groups to come up with their list “Super Green: Best of the Best” of seafood that’s good for you and good for the environment. To make the list, last updated in January 2010, fish must:  a) have low levels of contaminants—below 216 parts per billion [ppb] mercury...

Which is the healthier lunch: soup or a sandwich? Based on Eatingwell.com Articles. If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are you’re spending more time thinking about every food choice you make. And it turns out that, beyond the calories in—calories out equation, the foods you choose can make a difference. Take lunch. When it comes to losing weight, which is the better lunch choice: soup or a sandwich? —Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D. Associate Nutrition Editor for EatingWell Magazine The...